If our hearts were beds of love,
And our minds were as peaceful and calm as gentle doves,
If only our feelings can be filled with joy and mercy and our thoughts covered with happiness,
Then kindness will flow and blessings will pour from above,
And still radiate from our insides,
And we will all know that the beautiful things we can posses is in the deepest part of our heart,
In which we all need to have in order to break the jinx of life.
by
Ebisike Kenneth
It is pleasantly dazzling
that everything natural is so amazing,
For the wonderful sights of nature is like the beauty of art,
so that one shouts ‘wow!’ at the look of such scenes and sights,
Nature characterizes no mistake but instead,
features complete uniqueness that makes one to be lost in pure ecstasy,
Because from east to west, and from north to south
the same sky is seen and the same shinning sun
shines in order to manifest the glory of God.
by
Ebisike Kenneth
Was walking down the path all alone
Dejected rejected my hopes lost and gone
Path after path I took left me disappointed
The joy I sought after, the peace I longed for
Was all but a mirage that shone before me glitter glitter
I would turn on yet another path
Hurriedly approach my supposed answer, the end of my search
And one more time I would meet my deranged self
Staring down at nothing but dust and dry leaves an empty package
I couldn’t like this I was done.
I trudged on and on cos even If I couldn’t what I sort for
I could at least reach my end whatever way It was
And just when I thought the end was near
I was at a crossroad, yet another decision maker
To a side, a familiar scene
Just at the near end was a bright package
It shown In all Its glory very beautiful very promising all for me
Probably containing all my heart so longed for
But my lesson was already learnt
I couldn’t handle anymore disappointment not anymore
And although the other path showed no promise
It was way better than one more heartbreak If fruitless
As I turned my heart stayed on
Everything in me would love to just try and see
Nevertheless I turned aside
And even though my legs wouldn’t move I pushed on
With a broken heart, a wounded soul and dry bones
I took a new path with no hope none at all
As I walked along up the path I chose
I couldn’t understand why it seemed so difficult
I now totally regretted my choice of path
I so longed for the easy though disappointing path
And just when I would turn back
Something caught my attention something different
Twas a tree, just a tree? You may ask
But this tree was different and it carried something special
I took a step closer, closer an yet as step closer
I took a look closer and there right there
Love hung on a tree
I couldn’t believe it
The tree wasn’t decorated neither the path silver plated
Nothing gave a clue infact none would have guessed
That right here In the midst of hopelessness nothingness
Love, love hung on a tree
Love died to set me free
And though I never knew such a sacrifice was made just for me
It was there all the time
I now acknowledged my mistakes and believed on the mystery that
When nothing would do
Love lifted me
There must be a mistake I assured myself
Or had I taken the easy going path
Cos love the best life had to offer
Could not have hung on a tree on a path so dejected
But then I took just another closer look down the path
Right at the far end a light shone
A light like I had never seen before
Wasn’t a mirage but an actual light
And the light had a life, it had a voice
It called out to me
It beckoned me
It reached out to me
It said ‘son come home’
There that was what I’ve been looking for
Hope, joy, peace and it all began with love, love on a tree
And though it wasn’t a race against anyone
I ran for all I was worth
The path that seemed difficult and tense
Lay like plains so easy before me
When I fainted, I soared with wings like eagles
And as I ran I met so many people running like me
Even made friends with faith grace and mercy
Now as I continually run with vigor
Paths appear before me but change my course I won’t
I now have one hope one home
And that’s at the end of this path
Where my father awaits me with open arms
By
Ezeonyeka Godswill
When you sit at a corner mourning
When you have used all you have
When there is nothing more to hope for
When the weight becomes too heavy
When you think no one really cares
When your eyes sees all the impossibilities
When you are just one breath away
When your input does not compliment your output
When everything seems to fall apart
Just look to your side… can you see Him?
Of course not! … Seriously?Look again… He is always there…
Waiting for your request.
Why not let Him take charge?
He is Emmanuel… God with you
by
Ebisike Amarachi.
‘Tis a journey called life
A race against the ever ticking time
But the race ain’t for the swiftest
It ain’t for the valiant or bravest
Only the wise may scale thru if they realize
That the only way to win is to surrender
To one who can carry you all the way
If you could pause for a moment and think
If you would look above the obvious
If you could seek wisdoms trail
Facts that disturb the mind evolve
Truths hidden and neglected lay revealed
And only then do we realize
Tick-tock time fades away
Yet many lose their way
Alas surrendering ain’t so easy
In this scientific age,
Faith is not the most familiar word
But the best way never speaks ease and rest
Gold only shines after its fire experience
To reach an end you might have to bend
Cos time ain’t gonna wait and stare
You see although time never waits
Eternity waits
But the quality of time spent
Tells the destination of eternal life
For joy like a river awaits
Those who surrender in faith
And rest we would find beyond those gates
Far away from all crime
At the very end of time
by
Ezeonyeka Godswill
Dear God
It’s me your once again lost son
I know you’ve saved me one too many times
But i just happen to see myself falling at the back of the line
Riding down the road of destruction again and again Continue reading
In the midst of my commotions
My troubles and confusions
I heard on my door a profound knock
Sure, it startled me but it was a knock
Could it be for me I asked myself quietly?
And it came again, a knock
From the sound I could tell
The knocker was in a hurry
Yet seemingly gentle and soft
Could this be the answer to all my questions?
A solution to all my problems I asked myself again
Well I could open the door and see for myself
But what if it were a thief
What if it was only an illusion?
What if he/she hadn’t all the answers I wanted
What if What if What if
In the midst of all these mind bothering questions,
I heard the knock again
This time more persistent more earnest
This knocker wasn’t giving up any time soon
Here I stood at one side of the door
Not knowing what was behind the door
But what did I stand to lose if I took a peep just to be sure
Nothing could be worse than this mess I was already in
So I took a step closer and then another and another
Now in front of the door
The key in the lock turned and my hand on the handle
And I remembered I could just go back
And continue wallowing in my sorrow and pain
Than run the risk of more sorrow and pain
But the knocker wouldn’t just stop
So with high expectations and a little courage
I opened the door slowly,
Uncertainty raging in me like never before
And there he was, a man
Standing at the door, shining like the sun
A setoff the most welcoming arms and a very charming smile
I was stunned overcame dumbfounded
This was better than all my imaginations my expectations
But there was a problem, should I let him?
Sure he looked good but how sure was I
That he truly had all the answers and solutions I needed
Secondly, my house was in a serious mess
And he didn’t look dirty in any way
Thirdly, while He spoke,
He told me of the pain and suffering He went through for me
How sure was I that the same would not be my fate?
I felt like banging the door in His face
But something told me that would be the wrong decision
And moreover He would continue knocking
So I let Him in and it all began
He first asked if I wanted my mess gone
And as funny as it sounds I said yes
Whoosh! It was all gone, gone, gone forever
I couldn’t believe my eyes
His was better than I thought
I ran to him and asked him to fix me
And he said he would if I would listen to him
And let him own my every property
Although that was quite a difficult decision
This guy surely had what I needed
So I was ready to trade in anything
For the joy, peace, wealth and health he had to offer
After the trade, he began to make some changes
They hurt so much I wanted him out immediately
But after every trying period something got better with me
It was like he was teaching me to be better
Instead of using is magic to make me better
So I hanged on
Sooner than later, I began to enjoy his lessons and teachings
I found it difficult to concentrate on anything than him
And even when he punished me in my wrongdoing
I could only see the pure unending love radiating from his face
I could only hear his soothing voice assuring me all the way
Every day I got more reason to know
That I made the right choice to open the door of my heart to let Jesus in.
Presented by
Ezeonyeka Godswill
Christ a poet 